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Christmas in St. John's

Joseph Gibbons | Posted: Dec. 25, 2018, 3:25 p.m. | Updated: Dec. 25, 2018, 3:38 p.m. | 1 Min Read
A lone pedestrian makes his way along the street on Christmas Day Tuesday morning in St. John's -
A lone pedestrian makes his way along the street on Christmas Day Tuesday morning in St. John's - - Joe Gibbons

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It was a deserted day downtown Tuesday in St. John's as the most of the city was shut down for Christmas Day

There was little traffic and a scattered pedestrian making their way along the streets on the statuatory holiday.

Most people were home having Christmas dinner or unwrapping gifts. 

For 18-year-old Jessica Williams of St. John’s, there were extra
For 18-year-old Jessica Williams of St. John’s, there were extra

 

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